In the News: Another World Trade Center Sidewalk Is Open
Plus: Bâtard wins the big James Beard Award; police seeking witness of school hit-and-run; Sessanta Italian restaurant to open soon; affordable housing at risk. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: The New Sculpture in Tribeca Park Is Up
Plus: The Hideaway was closed by the Department of Health; New York Sports Club has been emptied out; Liberty Street Bridge closure; a likely tear-down on Fulton; Lea DeLaria shopping in Tribeca; adorable bird's nest. / 7 comments
In the News: Changes to IPN Storefronts
Plus: Le District review; West Thames Bridge progress; hit-and-run on W. Broadway; Hudson Square church is gone; Atera's basement garden. / 15 comments
Seen & Heard: Five Boro Bike Tour Complaints
Plus: Opening forecast for Martin Auer Bakehouse; stop-work orders at 111 Murray demolition; Chaise Fitness opening in FiDi; fun with ladybugs at Washington Market Park; plastic produce; Soho art event. / 30 comments
The Gay Pride Dance Is Coming Back
Also on Community Board 1 May agendas: Citigroup's major overhaul; temporary W. Broadway plaza; school crossing guards; several WeWork liquor licenses (including at the Corbin Building); North Cove Marina; a "mascot run"; light-up hotel; and much more. / 2 comments
Newsletter: May 4
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Seen & Heard: Film-Shoot Overkill
Plus: Part of the Reade Chambers is unveiled; Warren Street bar; an update on Collect Pond Park; L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon signage; puppet performance. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Inside Le District’s Market
Plus: More cops making that illegal right turn; Protesting the closing of Tribeca Pizzeria; romantic comedy shoot; know an organization that needs children books? / 4 comments
You’ll Never Guess Who’s Moving into Telepan Local
It's a restaurant and a creative outlet, all in one. / 4 comments
Two Hands Is Opening a Café Here
Turns out we are indeed getting an Australian café to go with our Austrian one. / 3 comments
In the News: North Cove Marina Still in Limbo
Plus: Battery Park City Chipotle opening date; work starting on Cortlandt Street subway station; New York Times whines about Tribeca again; FiDi retail mystery. / 1 comment
Spotlight: Tribeca Upholstery & Draperies
"I didn’t want to work in an office anymore, so I took classes in sewing, decoupage, and race-car driving," says Debra Miller of how she came to start Tribeca Upholstery & Draperies. "I thought to myself, 'Which one can I make a career out of?'" / 2 comments
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I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice... — person / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants... — Cd / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
I had the same thought/concern regarding the influx of Italian eateries into the neighborhood. It would be nice if there... — Paul / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner